Juliet Movie Comparison

     There are many similarities and differences between the sixties version of Romeo and Juliet and the modern version of Romeo and Juliet. It is very easy to spot these differences considering the time period each movie was set in. There are some things in the play that totally got cut from both movies. There are also some things that they added to the movies that weren’t in the play. Let us get on to the similarities and differences.

Romeo and Juliet is one of the most commemorated and referenced plays in the history of the world. Because it is so popular, many variations of the play exist. Since different ideas about the play have produced a multitude of different reenactments, lots of plays out there have many differences. Three of these versions, Two of which are movies made, one in 1968, the other in 1996, and the last is an actual play production on Broadway in 2014, have many differences and similarities. What we can interpret from these variations is that even though the words on the script may not change, with time, culture can alter the appearance and mood of the production.

Baz Lurhmann’s creation of the film Romeo and Juliet has shown that today’s audience can still understand and appreciate William Shakespeare. Typically, when a modern audience think of Shakespeare, they immediately think it will be boring, yet Lurhmann successfully rejuvenates Romeo and Juliet. In his film production he uses a number of different cinematic techniques, costumes and a formidably enjoyable soundtrack; yet changes not one word from Shakespeare’s original play, thus making it appeal to a modern audience.

Romeo and Juliet is a timeless story about two ill-fated lovers. Originally written by, Shakespeare, this story has been adapted by different directors who all commonly try to add their own unique twist to it. Two of the most prevalent adaptations of Romeo and Juliet have been done by Franco Zeffirelli and Baz Luhrmann, who have taken this love story to the big screen. Franco Zeffirelli’s movie, which was produced in 1968, is extremely authentic and stays true to Shakespeare's vision, whereas, Baz Luhrmann’s version produced in 1996, is contemporary and appeals more to younger audiences. There are various differences and a couple of similarities between Zeffirelli’s and Luhrmann’s movie versions such as the costumes, their interpretations of

In the play Romeo was a little different than in the movie. In the play, Romeo cried over Rosaline and in the movie he did not physically cry. He just played pool and smoked instead of crying. Also in the movie, Romeo and his friends were always hanging out on the beach while in the play they didn’t. Also in the play, Romeo seemed more mature and adultlike than in the movie. Also in the play you kind of get the picture that the Capulets and the Montagues have the same toughness and intelligence but in the movie the Capulets and their friends are more reserved and mature than the Montagues.

In Franco Zeffirelli’s 1968 version of Romeo and Juliet, is a traditional adaptation of Shakespeare’s original Romeo and Juliet, with some variations. Baz Luhrmann directed the 1996 version, also known as the MTV Romeo † Juliet. This version is very modernized, but keeps the language intact with few changes.

Some differences in the time period that I noticed were the members of the Capulet and Montague families had arranged marriages. An arranged marriage means the parents tell their children who they want to marry. After their parents tell them who they think their child should marry, the marriage ceremony will be arranged. I think that Shakespeare put arranged marriages into the play because he is trying to show us what happen in the 15th century. In the play, they actually experience it. In the movie, they are showing that they are doing a news article about the marriage. Also, I was expecting to see a little bit more of an older movie scene. The movie has a ton of differences, but they are good differences.

William Shakespeare, is the most famous playwright of the English language as he successfully conveys many universal themes, in his 16th century tragedy, Romeo and Juliet, appealing to the audience during the time which it was produced. Hence it raises the question of how effective would Baz Luhrmann's 1996 film be as appealing to a 20th century audience? Luhrmann’s form of displaying the original play as a film, is a significant modern appropriation, as the audience can physically see the play unfolding, identifying the film's effectiveness. By drawing on the original themes of violence and love, and introducing numerous film techniques, Luhrmann's modern adaptation of the play will prove itself highly effective.

Shakespeare’s plays have endured over 400 years of significant history and have played an important role in this world’s culture. His play Romeo and Juliet (1597) is especially prolific because of the substantial use of dramatic techniques used to disclose the complexities of human nature. Shakespeare has shown these complexities through the incorporation of the dramatic techniques soliloquy, dramatic Irony, foreshadowing and conflict. These techniques emphasise the complexities of human nature through the characters Romeo, Juliet and Tybalt and identifies aspects of their personalities which, otherwise, would not have been so obvious in the absence of the dramatic techniques.

The foremost argument of why Shakespeare should be taught in schools is because the themes included in Romeo and Juliet are relevant to modern day society and are relatable to the students who will read them. His work was written over 400 years ago, and if his work has survived this long, there must be special qualities within his plays that allow them to not only persist throughout the years, but thrive and become the most influential and notable compositions of all time. One of the reasons why his most popular and dominant play, Romeo and Juliet, has prevailed for so long is because it is common ground for all of us, and we all know of the play. The play is “common vocabulary, a common set of heroes and villains and everyone in between”.

Comparing the movie to the film, it follows the same concept although there is a ton of differences. First off, they have a fake wedding inside of a dress shop in the movie and in the play the couple gets secretly married, but it’s still the real deal. A big thing that I noticed is the death situation compared to the play, in the play Romeo kills Juliet’s cousin, which leads Romeo to drink poison because he doesn’t think Juliet loves him, which causes Juliet to commit suicide using his

Time Period: The time period in the movie of Romeo and Juliet was far more modern than in the book. In the book they got around on foot and in horse and buggy’s, but in the movie they got around in cars like when Romeo killed Tybalt they showed up in cop cars. Also when the characters would fight they used guns which made the feeling of the story very different. Another thing I noticed in the difference of time period was instead of having Capulet’s servant going and telling people of their party like it was in the book, they televised the party invite to Capulet’s party on TV in the movie.

Baz Luhrmann’s film Romeo and Juliet is exceptionally effective in a variety of ways. The film’s exclusive characterization, exaggeration, and modern setting all contribute to the efficiency of the film. These elements not only make it possible for audience with no prior knowledge of the play to enjoy, but also for audience with understanding to appreciate, as a parody. First, the unique characterizations in Romeo and Juliet enhances audiences’ understanding of the original play, and makes the movie entertaining.

Introduction Over the many years, English literature has changed tremendously, but we still consider Shakespearean English as one of the best. Romeo and Juliet is a tragedy written by William Shakespeare in 1597, and it is amongst the best plays in his lifetime. Inspired from the play, two different film versions of Romeo and juliet have been published. The traditional and conventional version of Romeo and Juliet was made in 1968, directed by Franco Zeffirelli while the modernized and updated version was made in 1996 which was directed by Baz Luhrmann. Even though both of these films were based on the same play, the two directors, Franco Zeffirelli and Baz Luhrmann portray act 3 scene 1 differently, based on their opinions of Shakespeare’s intentions.

Two differences between the movie and the play were that, the play had Friar Lawrence tell Prince what really happened between Romeo and Juliet, but the movie didn’t. The other difference was that in the movie, Paris didn’t converse with Romeo in Juliet’s tomb. The characters were the